As the RN is charting on a client, he realizes that the medication bag that was hung for his client an hour ago had twice the dose it should have. Upon reviewing the doctor’s orders, the nurse realizes the order had been transcribed incorrectly on to the medication record. What should the nurse do?
Explanation
Answer: D - When a medication error occurs, you should check on the client right away, including taking a set of vital signs. You must also report the incident immediately to your supervisor, who will then report it to the doctor. Though it can be a frightening and unsettling experience, a nurse’s first priority is to the care and safety of his/her clients, and the nurse must report such incidences, even if no harm has come to the client.
